Senior Hannah Kos is taking on her last year on staff with as much of a smile as she can muster. Although she is dreading the day she posts her last story, she is looking forward to entering college to major in Secondary English Education. She will attend Wilkes University in Pennsylvania where she will be able to follow her major, write for their news site, and take on new adventures. This year Hannah is most excited about watching the staff grow and adapt as TCT takes new strides each and every day.
Favorite Thing about Being on Staff:
Having the opportunity to put her voice and opinions out for people to read.
Hobbies/Interests:
Reading, writing, painting, and writing poetry.
Favorite Place:
Empire, Michigan
Favorite Quotes:
"These apples look fake but at least they've got stars on them," - Fantastic Mr. Fox
"Conversations so satisfying they feel like accomplishments," - David Carrol
"I watched a dandelion lose its mind in the wind," - Andrea Gibson
Some things you may not know about Hannah:
At home, Hannah is never said without being accompanied by her middle name, Ruth.
Writing doesn't stop with TCT; Hannah spends a large amount of her time reading and writing poetry.
Hannah is both Color Blind and Dyslexic (which gives way to some pretty comical errors while editing ;)).
Film: Epinephrine
Producers: Jack Ziegler, Josh Nasser, Matt Ahlers
1. What’s your film about?
"Our film is about a teenager who has a deadly heart condition, and his struggle to supply himself...
During spring break, Netflix rolled out their second season of A Series of Unfortunate Events, and I could not be more pleased.
The series is an adaptation of a collection of novels originally written...
"[During the Disney band trip], we got to work with one of Disney's top clinicians. We learned to play different songs by Disney, and at the end, we got to play the theme song from Frozen-- which was super...
I'm not one to read fantasy books. Honestly, the last fantasy book I put my hands on was more than likely Harry Potter. However, drawn in by the cover art and the promise of a romantic, pull-on-your-heartstrings...
Day One:
Total calories: 1,360 calories
Pancakes and Waffles (360 calories):
This was probably the worst ice cream flavor I have ever consumed. It probably doesn't help that I hate syrup, which...
I get it.
The first few times, or maybe even hundredth time, walking into a Goodwill can be a little offsetting. The first thing that hits you is, and always will be, the smell. (Think: Grandma just...
A bright laugh, a big smile, and a good attitude follow sophomore Kyle Zevchik wherever life takes him, whether that be the course, the Xbox, or all the way to Ohio.
Kyle is involved in numerous activities...
I look people in the eye when they ask me where I'm going to college and calmly say, "GRCC."
This is something new. This is something I never planned, never even considered, until a few months ago....
The first word I would use to describe Call Me by Your Name would be long. Regardless of how good or well done or beautifully produced the movie may be (which I will touch on later), the first thing ringing...
"We actually hadn't told either of our parents that we were dating yet. I mean, our parents aren't stupid... So they obviously knew, but we didn't say, 'Oh yeah, he's my boyfriend' or, 'She's my girlfriend.'...
When mixing a love story, defying against societal norms, Daveed Diggs, Jacob Tremblay, and a family's love into a single movie, you are bound to pull a few tears-- or in my case, many.
In Wonder,...
It's relatively easy to get people behind raising money for the less fortunate. It's easy to be backed up when trying to raise money for a natural disaster, major virus, or outbreak of disease. It's human...
When reading the disclaimer "food for thought" on a Friday night after a long week of hustle and bustle, typically, I am immediately turned away. Typically, that means a lot of brain power I am not necessarily...
DACA. Las Vegas Shooting. Harvey Weinstein. Taking a knee. Charleston. Hurricane Harvey.
In today's world, major political events seem to happen left and right-- enough that Twitter has been overthrown...
From July 2016 to July 2017, I put 30,000 miles on my car. My perfectly good Outback that has traveled the roads of America for over 150,000 miles. I love my car.
When I was a freshman, I remember...
"There was a kid who [while] we were waiting for our coach to get there (the lanes don't turn on), so some kids were messing around and throwing balls down the lane and just getting them stuck. One kid...
On an almost winter, typical Michigan fall day, Reena and I crossed town to enjoy one of our absolute favorites at a location new to both of us: Erb Thai.
Upon walking into Erb Thai, the first thing...
Over 1000 people standing tall, looking to the flag, pin-drop silence.
Over 1000 people turned, looking at the waving red, white and blue.
Over 1000 people standing tall, filled with pride for...
"I grew up going to Spanish immersion, so Ada Vista, and I went there until 4th grade. In 5th grade, I moved to Appleton, Wisconsin and stayed there for two years. Then I moved back in 6th grade, and I've...
Sean Ivory -- for showing endless kindness and personal relationships.
After three years of walking into Mr. Ivory's classroom at the crack of dawn every single day, I can truly say I know him. He...
I could start this with the superficial, tiresome quote, "home is where the heart is." I considered it, I really did. And now, I kind of am. As cliche as it sounds, it rings true. I guess that's why it...
Junaid Munir looks like a typical FHC graduate as he stands comfortably in the auditorium. Neither dressed up or dressed down, he stands on the floor neglecting to use the podium placed on the stage for...
Inside the TCT classroom, there is a couch. There are two chairs near the couch and the coffee table. Across the room, there are two more armchairs. Along the back wall, there is a bar counter with four...
"It was right before school started-- I got a text from Emma Beck asking me to do a volleyball video for her, for the team, and for the coaches [so they could] play it at their banquet. First of all, I...
I am sitting in my garage.
I am sitting on top of a tilted, wooden, rocky, trailer.
We are in the midst of homecoming season.
For most, that means powder puff, maybe three lip-sync practices,...
FHC Band will prevail to the students within.
Regardless of budget cuts, stereotypes, or a continuous flow of new directors, the music that cascades out of trumpets, oboes, and flutes will live on....
Upon visiting Happy Cat Cafe, I looked at each word individually. Happy? Check. Cat? Lots of them. Cafe? Debatable.
Walking in, I was met with two doors. One had a paper sign instructing to enter that...
"To make a long story short, essentially what happened was Conner Stadler came up to me and said 'Hey, you're going to play bass in Jazz Band,' and now I just do. It's fourth hour, and I guess I just play...
I have written everything down.
Journal 1
"Jane lives in a apple farm. One day she ate a myserious apple. The next day she woke up in the hospital. She couldnt rember any thing..."
(I thought...
A puzzle. Tedious and difficult, filled with fractions of colors and missing pieces. Edges first are easiest; work from the outside in. 1000 pieces ruined when you clear the table for dinner. Start again...
Atypical
[ey-tip-i-kuh-l]
adjective.
not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal
See also: Netflix show Atypical
Regardless of whether the title of the new Netflix original...
As the hustle and bustle of the new year begins, many parents find themselves in a panic; trying to accommodate their routines for their children as their children accommodate to their new teachers. New...
Over the course of the year, I hope to take you with me through the mental and physical journey of my senior year. Perhaps you know me only by my writing, or my name on our Facebook page. Perhaps you see...
Stress.
Hope.
Corrections.
Success.
While this set of words could apply to multiple situations, the specific event that I am referring to is the yearly opening of Class Choice. It's the key...
"I collect wrestling shoes. I have quite a few; I wear about a dozen of them and I have about 45 or so more that I'm holding onto as a collection. I will eventually sell them off as a way to make money...
"Oh my god!" "Are they serious?" "That is just not going to last."
Phones will be no more at FHC. Turned off. Put away. On your desk or in a wall slot. No exceptions. All teachers.
Upon hearing...
There is a week left. It's the home stretch. Kids are buckling down, pulling out the exam reviews and crumpled notes at the bottom of their backpack, straining for that last exam grade to pull them just...
It's the end of the year. Things are wrapping up. Everyone is on the edge of their seats, waiting for the final bell of the final day indicating summer has arrived. But this is the first week.
The...
Wedged in between a Panera and Qdoba, maybe 20 paces wide, branding "Sushi and Grill," I was apprehensive. Sure, the menu online looked nice, but anyone can choose a minimalist font with a white background...
Film: I Loved You
Producer: Charlie Soucey
1.) What theme would you consider your film?
"I would consider "I Loved You" to be an action/adventure thriller with a touch of drama."
2.) Can...
Why?
I'm not upset that there is a scratch on my car. If that was the goal, to make me frustrated that my car was damaged, you failed. I'm a 17-year-old who has had her license for just under a year....
Sunny, bright afternoons have the tendency to put you in a good mood. The buds on the leaves in combination with runners sprinting off the treadmill and onto the treacherous, pothole smothered streets...
The Central Trend staff members have been awarded a variety of awards from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA) in their spring journalism state-wide contest. The winners are listed below.
1st...
Every day after school, while most kids jump into their cars and fly down Cascade Road aching to get home and sleep, or run out onto the field for practice, I take a 15-second drive past the tennis courts...
Darkness. Silence. Nothing but you and your thoughts floating on seemingly nothing. In retrospect, that seems absolutely terrifying; however, it was one of the most enlightening things I have ever experienced....
As scheduling rolls around and people begin to think about what classes they will be taking next year, a factor that plays into that decision for many is who teaches the courses they are selecting. Is...
Everyone is telling me something has to give. They tell me that something needs to dissipate from the hecticity that fills the 24 hours I get in each day. I've heard it all:
You're too stressed.
You...
After spending countless hours of sitting in my room watching video after video of TED Talks on Youtube, surrounding myself in the comforting depths of recommended videos of different people sharing their...
We are getting to that point of the year where people and students are starting to give up. Whether it's because they need a break, their grades are bad, or they are just too overworked, people are starting...
I am a sucker for well lit restaurants with an array of clich health foods and green smoothies. They are my favorite places to eat not only because you're almost guaranteed fresh food, but the atmosphere...
In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. A series of seconds that result in everything you live for, both good and bad. Each moment can be measured a good minute, a bad hour, or a few neutral seconds. But...
Recently, Superintendent Dan Behm sent out a survey that could change the way our entire school system works.
The two question survey was attached to an email that provided the information that enlightened...
If you were to walk into my bedroom, it is likely that the first thing you would notice is the abundance of plants: 30 to be exact. They are assorted in different sizes, shapes, and colors. There are cacti,...
The excitement I had as I walked into Van Andel Arena for The Lumineers concert was unmeasurable. I was bouncing in my seat the whole way there, and could barely sit still through dinner. These songs made...
“Nisha is an amazing, special person, and you're very lucky to have her at your school,” said Bella Moss, one of Nisha's old classmates from England.
FHC is learning just what that means as Nisha...
Hamilton. It was one of those things I avoided at all costs. Yeah, yeah. It's a broadway musical about a founding father. That’s great. Don’t get me wrong. I love classic broadway musicals; I’ve...
A letter to you.
The one I love.
The one I don't love.
The one that said hi to me in the hallway or smiled at me on a bad day.
Hey thanks. Thank you for being you. For caring about me. I appreciate...
Wake up. Wash your hands. Prick your finger. Check your blood sugar. Low. Shove some food down your throat. Wait. Count the carbs. Don’t forget. Hurry up. You have to do everything else. You can’t...
What college are you going to next year? How many colleges are you applying to? What did you get for Christmas? You got your license? Cool. What type of car did you get? I’ll drive. My mom pays for my...
Over the course of 2016, avocados have blown up. Earning the epithet of “super food,” they have been so over-consumed in the past year that the population of health-freaks and vegans have been suffering...
The Downtown Market is a remarkable place on its own, filled with interesting shops and interesting people; bright lights; a cool feel; and a modern, open look. Nestled in the back, pressed into a corner...
All students have their “thing.” Sports, AP classes, language, volunteering… you could walk up to any student at FHC and he or she would be able to tell you about their “thing” they love to...
Forest Hills Central. “Gifted.” Excelled. Try-hards. Educated. Athletic. Artistic. Empowered. Innovated. Students.
Each is a word that has been used to describe the student body of FHC, but what...
How To Donate:
Where: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Lunch
How: Put Money in Respective Bucket (by class)
Rewards: If you class donates:
$1000 - Lollypops
$2500 - Cookies
Class that donates the most -
Ice cream at lunch
Rachel Clayton goes above and beyond the typical activities of a high school student. On top regular school work and friends, Rachel pours even more of her time into something a bit more unique.
Rachel...
